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In this newsletter we take a closer look at the fall season and share thoughts about what autumn means to the market. You will read about the unique varieties of pumpkins available at the market and you will learn about how we've partnered with a local nonprofit organization that uses Eastern Market produce to help Washingtonians with food needs.
We also feature a market vendor whose herbal teas help combat the flu and other cold weather illnesses. Finally, we welcome you to celebrate Hilloween with us this Friday!
As days grow shorter and winter approaches, Eastern Market does not slow down. We hope you enjoy this issue and we look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the market!
Market Heirlooms Beyond the Jack-O-Lantern
If you still need to treat your home's front-step to a Halloween pumpkin display, a visit to the market will do the trick. This year consider stepping outside of the box and get an heirloom pumpkin. Unlike the traditional, round jack-o-lantern style pumpkin, heirlooms come in all shapes and sizes. The following three pumpkins (among many others) can be found inside the South Hall and outside on the Farmers' Line.
Galuex d'Eysines This Heirloom looks as complicated as it sounds. The Galuex is often referred to as the Peanut Pumpkin for the greyish bumps that cover its skin. In fact, the translation of its French moniker is "embroidered with pebbles". Though not so easy on the eyes, this pumpkin goes down easy when baked, fried with butter, or made into soup.
Long Island Cheese This sweet tasting pumpkin has a deep orange hue. It looks like a big wheel of cheese, making it a good candidate for carving for Halloween night. Also, its flesh is perfect for baking into pies.
Marina De Chioggia Grown extensively around Venice, Italy, this heirloom translates to "sea pumpkin from the Chioggia coast". Italians use it for gnocchi and stuffed ravioli. If you're not the cooking type, this dark green colored heirloom makes an eye-catching addition to your autumn decor.
Market Remedies for Flu Season Let’s face it. We’re all a little extra nervous about flu season this year. Beyond incessant hand-washing, some natural remedies available for purchase at the market are worth exploring. Eastern Market’s own Myra Ceasar from Tea-Co, offers some suggestions on natural herbs found in all her teas that can boost your immunity.
LEMON VERBENAThis lemony herb is used for cooking as well as to treat digestion problems. Aids in relaxing the nervous system, reduces fever, expels coughs and relieves itching. GINGERThis spicy herb is not only used for cooking, but to calm your tummy when you are feeling nauseous. Fresh root ginger contains a little Vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and copper. HIBISCUSIn addition to lowering blood pressure, this tart and tangy plant contains flavanoids and phenolic acids that have potent antioxidant properties. Hibiscus is also high in Vitamin C.
HONEYHoney combats coughs, especially when combined with lemon or ginger. Honey naturally contains antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Local allergy sufferers will benefit from honey sourced from the Delmarva region.
TEA (OF COURSE!)According to the Tea Association of the United States, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital andHarvard University recently published surprising new data indicating that tea contains a component that can help the body ward off infection and disease and that drinking tea may strengthen the immune system. Myra sells her teas each weekend outside of Eastern Market. She is located at our food court, on the plaza in front of the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center. Stop by and get some of her delicious and healthy teas!
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Happy Hilloween! This Friday! 3:30pm-8:30pm
Come join us on Friday, October 30th from 3:30 to 8:30 pm to celebrate Hilloween, an annual family event that celebrates Halloween in the Capitol Hill community. Join us for hayrides on a horse and buggy around the Eastern Market building, carousel rides, a moon bounce, balloon twisting, and other fun activities sure to please your little “boos” and "ghouls”. There will also be free giveaways to children and lots of trick-or-treating at adjacent businesses. Regardless of age, costumes are encouraged!
Hilloween is co-sponsored by the Von Schlegel Realty TeamandTunnicliff’s Tavern. 7th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from North Carolina Avenue to C Street. Eastern Market and DC Central Kitchen
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that throughout the course of a year, a US adult will throw out 209 pounds of food. In an effort to curb food waste in the District, DC Central Kitchen has made it their mission to take unused food and create healthy, nutritious meals for the hungry in DC. The organization collects between 1 and 2 tons of food per day and turns it into approximately 4000 meals that go out to nearly 100 social service agencies in the DC area. They have recently made a push to include as much local, fresh produce as possible in their meals. This increases the nutritional value of their food and engages the local farming community in their mission.
Eastern Market is proud to promote collaborative relations between DC Central Kitchen and our farmers who set up outside the market building each weekend, as well as some of our indoor merchants in the South Hall. Every Saturday and Sunday volunteers from DC Central Kitchen collect hundreds of pounds of produce and other raw foods from a number of our food vendors. We are happy to partner with DC Central Kitchen and encourage our customers to check out their website at www.dccentralkitchen.orgfor more information about this fine organization.
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225 7th St SE Washington, DC 20003 (202) 698-5253
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South Hall Merchants Tues-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat: 7am-6pm Sun:9am-5pm Flea Market Sat & Sun: 9am-6pm Arts & Crafts Market Sat & Sun: 9am-6pm Farmers' Line Sat & Sun: 7am-4pm
lemon or ginger. Honey naturally contains antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Local allergy sufferers will benefit from 
